Travel
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Hotel Blocks
The two hotel accommodations we’ve selected are in the heart of Waikiki just a couple minutes walk from one another. Price per night will increase if a third or fourth guest is added to the reservation.
Hyatt Centric ($)
1 King bed
$200/night + resort fee & taxes*
2 Queen or Dbl beds
$210/night + resort fee & taxes*
Discounted Resort fee**
$10/night + taxes*
Discounted Self parking
$15/day + taxes*
Link valid until July 31, 2022 for hotel stays between August 28-September 7. Cancel 30 days prior to arrival date for full refund.
The Laylow by Marriott ($$)
1 King bed or 2 King beds
$239/night + destination fee & taxes*
Discounted Destination fee**
$15/night + taxes*
Discounted Valet parking
$29/day + taxes*
Link valid until August 3, 2022 for hotel stays between August 31-September 5. Cancel 72 hours prior to arrival date for full refund.
*17.962% tax (Hawai’i state occupancy accommodations tax + Transient Accommodations Tax + Hawai’i state tax)
**Resort fee will be adjusted upon check-in(Hyatt)/check-out(Laylow)
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Things to do
Ready to plan your trip? There are so many things to do and places to eat. Below is a short list of our favorites to get you started on your vacation planning.
Eat, sleep and repeat!
Liliha Bakery
Get all the puffs: regular, coco, green tea.
Waiola’s Shave Ice
Don’t forget to add mochi balls and condensed milk!
Leonard’s Bakery
We prefer the classic malasada.
The Alley Restaurant at Aiea Bowl
Yes, it’s in a bowling alley, but the oxtail soup is da bomb!
Zippy’s
The chili chicken combo hits the spot. Wash it down with an Orange Bang!
The Pig and the Lady
Vietnamese fusion at its best.
Haleiwa Joe’s at Haiku Gardens
The biggest prime rib dinner you’ll ever have.
Sushi Izakaya Gaku
Marc’s favorite sushi spot. Are you brave enough to try the Omatsuri Natto? Yum!
Roy’s
A little pricey, but it’s worth it.
Ono Seafood
Our go-to poke spot.
Tonkatsu Tamafuji
Allen said it’s the best tonkatsu he’s ever had. He’s right.
Waiahole Poi Factory
Traditional Hawaiian food. Get the Kanaka Nui combo if you’re hungry!
SALT at Kaka’ako
Trendy area for restaurants, bars and shops.
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So you wanna beach?
Waimanalo
Marc and Allen’s fave
Yokohama Bay
Serene but quite the drive out west
Waimea Bay
Who’s gonna dive off the cliff?
Is hiking your thing?
Diamond Head
Ok, not Marc’s fave, but if you’ve never been,
you should do this iconic hike.
Pillboxes
Beautiful ocean views
Rock Bridge
Great views of Hanauma Bay but must wear good shoes.
Let’s get boozy
Bar Leather Apron
Craft cocktails done right.
Kona Brewing Co.
Try one of our favorite local beers.
The Tchin Tchin Bar
A wine bar with great cocktails, too.
Skull & Crown Trading Co.
Tiki bar.
Hau Tree
Relax with a great ocean view.
Shopping and tings
Drive around the island
Take in the views and relax at iconic beaches.
Polynesian Cultural Center
Learn about all the Pacific Islands.
Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial
Site and museum commemorating the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack.
Ala Moana Shopping Center
Arguably the best mall in the U.S.
Aloha Stadium Swap Meat
Get some souvenirs to take back. Don’t forget to get a coconut to quench your thirst.
More info about Hawai’i
Look but don’t touch.
You might see a Hawaiian Monk seal or a Hawaiian green sea turtle (Honu). They are super cute, but don’t be one of those tourists that tries to get close, or worse, try to pet them. We don’t want our guests going viral on social media for this or even worse, in jail.
Learn directional lingo in Hawai’i
N/S/E/W is not used by locals. If you get lost, they might use words like:
Makai: ocean
Mauka: mountain
Windward: north or east side of island
Leeward: south or west side of island
Ewa-bound: west bound
Diamond-head bound: east bound
Other Hawaiian or colloquial words:
Mahalo: Thank you
Ono: Delicious
Wahine (sometimes seen on restroom signs): Woman
Kane (sometimes seen on restroom signs): Man
Kokua: Help (e.g., “Mahalo for your kokua” means “Thank you for your cooperation.”)
Kama’aina: Local person
Haole: Non-native person, often a white person
Slippers: Anything that isn’t covered shoes. People do not say “flip-flops” here.
Pau: Finished